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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
Can you start from the beginning, please?Ты можешь рассказать с самого начала, пожалуйста?
So a bottle would be better, please.Поэтому бутылка подойдёт лучше. Спасибо.
Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry.Кейт, я беру сумку с собой, нет повода для беспокойства.
We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please.Мы будем мидии, кальмары, креветки и жареную рыбу, пожалуйста.
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Ты не мог бы мне оказать услугу и найти его, пожалуйста?
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?Думаю, бутылка чистая, но ты не мог бы помыть бокал, пожалуйста?
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike.Мы будем бутылку Шардоне и бутылку Совиньон Блан, спасибо, Майк.
More or less?Больше или меньше?
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please?Диего, можешь сказать мне, что она сказала прошлым вечером?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Да, можно мне бокал Шардоне, пожалуйста?
Can we continue what we were doing please?Мы можем продолжить начатое дело, пожалуйста?
Yes, what about them?Да, что насчёт них?
I am okay, thanks.У меня все нормально, спасибо.
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Он выглядит слегка напуганным, думаю, он чует запах Беара.
Sure, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.
Good luck for tomorrow, see you.Удачи завтра, увидимся.
You too, byee!Тебе тоже, покаа!
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Оу, ты наверно имеешь в виду Майка, я предполагаю.
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Можем мы сначала посмотреть кухню, пожалуйста?
I see, what about a tenner then?Ясно, а если я предложу тебе десятку?

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional